The award of this contract consolidates the order book of CAF and underlines its ability to develop large-scale projects. The intercity trains, designed to reach speeds of up to 200 km/h, will offer more than 500 seats, including accessible spaces for people with reduced mobility, thus guaranteeing a comfortable and safe travel experience.
The plan of ONCF It contemplates the integration of these trains into the country's main railway routes, connecting key cities such as Fez, Marrakech and KenitraThis initiative will not only improve regional connectivity but will also significantly increase passenger transport capacity.
This contract, valued at nearly 600 million euros, marks a significant milestone in the modernization of the Moroccan railway infrastructure, in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
«Este contrato representa un paso crucial en nuestro compromiso con la modernización de la infraestructura ferroviaria de Marruecos», declaró un portavoz de ONCF. «La colaboración con CAF nos permitirá ofrecer a nuestros ciudadanos un servicio de transporte de alta calidad, a la altura de las expectativas para los próximos grandes eventos en nuestro país».
The project will be financed through the funds FIEM (Fund for the Internationalization of Business) of the Government of Spain, which highlights the importance of international cooperation in the development of key infrastructure.
Morocco is immersed in an ambitious plan to modernize its network railway, with the aim of expanding service coverage to 87% of the population by 2040. This project is aligned with the country's vision of strengthening its transportation infrastructure, especially in the context of the celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2030.
«Estamos orgullosos de haber sido seleccionados por ONCF para este proyecto de gran importancia», afirmó un representante de CAF. «Nuestra experiencia y capacidad tecnológica nos permitirán contribuir de manera significativa a la modernización del sistema ferroviario marroquí».
In addition to the supply of 30 trains, the contract includes the option to expand the order with 10 additional units, as well as the possibility of developing a technical assistance service contract and supply of park parts.
This agreement not only strengthens CAF's presence in the African market, but also reinforces commercial ties between Spain and Morocco, promoting collaboration in infrastructure development projects.